Summary

Footage Information

British Pathé
BEATLES CONQUER AUSSIES
Full title reads: "Beatles Conquer Aussies".

Adelaide, Australia. Beatle-mania stretches to Australia. Ringo joins the band late after illness.

GV Beatles plane arriving in Adelaide. SV Crowd holding banner "Hi Cobbers". SV The Beatles led by John Lennon followed by George Harrison coming down steps from aircraft. SV The Beatles with Jimmy Nicol posing for photographs on the steps (he is standing in for Ringo Starr). SV Paul McCartney walking towards camera and he throws his coat at the camera.

SV The Beatles entering interview room. Nat sound starts The first question is asked Nat sound goes on. The Question "Are you millionaires yet?" is asked individually. Nat sound finishes. CU Paul McCartney leaving the interview room.

GV Screaming girls at Sydney Airport awaiting the arrival of Ringo. CU Sobbing girl. CU Int. Ringo. CU Rings on Ringo's fingers. CU Ringo. SV Ext. Cheering girls. SV Ringo holding a Koala bear and his passport. Brian Epstein is just behind him, just before they board the plane to Adelaide Ringo waves to the crowd. GV The crowd waving back.

GV In Adelaide with the rest of the group in car going past camera. GV The mass crowds around the car. GV ditto. The car is flanked by mounted police. SV Police escorting girl away from the crowd. LV Beatles waving from balcony. GV The crowd waving back. LV The Beatles waving from the balcony. GV The mass crowds in front of the building.

(F.G.)
British Pathe
1964
00:02:22:00
Black & White
Sound
1763.11

Keywords

Adelaide Australia The Beatles Beatlemania Fab Four pop music rock stars personalities John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr Jimmy Nicol interviews fans Brian Epstein Koala Bears
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